Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Indulge in a guilt-free dessert with this Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse recipe. Creamy cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and a touch of sweetness come together to create a rich and satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cottage Cheese:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (4% milkfat, small curd preferred)
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed for smoother flavor)
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but adds depth)
- 1 pinch salt (enhances chocolate flavor)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional for added thickness and omega-3s)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional for extra protein)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (optional, adjust texture if needed)
Instructions
- Blend Cheese: Start by blending the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Add cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, salt, chia seeds, protein powder, and milk.
- Blend Smooth: Blend everything until smooth and well combined.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Chill Mousse: Refrigerate the mousse to chill.
- Serve Cold: Enjoy the mousse cold for the best flavor.
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness level by adjusting the amount of honey or maple syrup used.
- Feel free to top the mousse with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse, Healthy Dessert, Chocolate Protein Mousse
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